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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 753.83 and 313.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 753.83 and 313.45 is: 432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 753.83 = 313.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/753.83 = 313.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 753.83 × 313.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 236,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,288.01/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.51

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